City Services Washington, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

Services Within The City of Washington

Washington City handles Electric, Water, and Sewer utilities.  Bills are received around the 25th of each month and are due on the tenth of each month. Shut-off notices are sent out the 19th of each month. The city has a $100 meter deposit and a $25 non-refundable connection fee for electrical hookups. The connection fee will be assessed for each hookup, whether for new customers or in-town moves and also applies for disconnects due to nonpayment of service.

The Washington Power Plant is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All utility non-emergencies may be addressed by contacting City Hall at 325-2284 or the Power Plant at 325-2231.

For after hours UTILITY emergencies contact:

Water/Sewer: 785-541-1312      Electrical: 785-541-1313

FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Municipal Court Judge is the Honorable Paul Monty. Court is held at City Hall. Date and time are set by the judge.

AT&T  is the local  telephone provider. Their number to connect is 1-800-464-7928. They also offer DSL and internet capabilities. 

Kansas Gas Service provides the gas service. Their number is 1-800-794-4780.

Cable TV provider is Blue Valley Telecommunications. For local service contact Mike Graham at (785) 325-2237.  They also provide high-speed internet access.

Social & Rehabilitation Services Access Point is located at Washington County Courthouse, 214 C Street.  Call toll free (888) 369-4777.  To report abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Statewide Protection Report Center at (800) 922-5330 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

All emergencies are handled through 911.

Non-emergency calls are handled through the Washington County Sheriff’s office at (785) 325-2293.

Dog and cat licenses are sold at City Hall. Owner must provide proof of rabies vaccination. Licenses are due June 1 annually and are $5.00 per animal. If the animal is neutered or spayed, they are $2.50.  Licenses not purchased by June 1st are subject to a late charge.